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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 385.83 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 385.83 and 221.00 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 385.83 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/385.83 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 385.83 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 85,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,266.50/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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